ITT and golden thread of development
The golden thread of teacher development offers high-quality evidence based professional development from the start of a trainee teachers ITT year right through to executive leadership level. The Core Content Framework leads to the Early Career Framework, that is followed by a wide range of National Professional Qualifications.
Why should schools become engaged in Initial Teacher Training?
Delivering Initial Teacher Training in your setting could benefit your school by:
- Supporting recruitment
- Improving teacher retention
- Supporting your school education mission
- Bringing new ideas into your school.
Accredited ITT providers based in Leeds
There are three accredited ITT providers from September 2024 they are:
- Leeds Beckett University
- Leeds Trinity University
- GORSE SCITT
There are also many other accredited providers in the Yorkshire and Humber region.
How to contact Leeds based providers
2024 – 2025 Bursaries
For 2024 to 2025 the DfE are offering bursaries of:
- £28,000 in chemistry, computing, mathematics and physics
- £25,000 in biology, design and technology, geography and languages (including ancient languages)
- £10,000 in art and design, English, music and RE
Applicants may be eligible for a bursary if they have 1st, 2:1, 2:2, PhD or master’s.
2024 – 2025 Scholarships
The DfE are also offering scholarships of:
- £30,000 in chemistry, computing, mathematics and physics
- £27,000 in French, German and Spanish (no other languages)
Scholarships are usually available to applicants with a 1st, 2:1, master’s or PhD, though in exceptional circumstances they may be awarded to a graduate with a 2:2 and significant relevant experience.
